A few surprises as 49ers reduce roster to 53

The 49ers pared their roster to the league-mandated 53 players Saturday through the following 22 transactions:

They placed outside linebacker Aldon Smith on the reserve/suspended list in response to Smith being suspended nine games Friday for violations of the league’s substance-abuse and personal-conduct policies.

Offensive tackle Brandon Thomas, cornerback Keith Reaser and fullback Trey Millard are on the non-football injury list, and they don’t count on the 53-man roster. Thomas was the team’s fifth pick in this year’s draft, Reaser the ninth pick and Millard the 12th and final selection. Running back Marcus Lattimore also is on the NFI list.

Defensive end Kaleb Ramsey, the team’s 11th draft pick, is on the physically unable to perform list. Same goes for linebacker NaVorro Bowman and tight end Garrett Celek. They will miss at least the first six weeks of the season.

Cornerback Kenneth Acker, the team’s 10th draftee this year, was placed on the injured-reserve list. He joins running back Kendall Hunter and receiver Chuck Jacobs.

Guard Alex Boone remains on the reserve/did not report list during his holdout.

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Here is a list of the players pared from the 49ers roster Saturday as the 49ers reached the league-mandated 53-player limit: